JOURNAL FOLDER

 

Journal Inspired by Lisa Bowden – Made to create

Lisa uses 2 pieces of 8 ½ x 11 Cardstock attached together.   I wanted to make use of the many pieces of 12x12 I had.

Materials needed:

1 – 12x12 Cardstock.  Make sure its not paper, because its not sturdy enough.

To make this journal cover, you’ll score the cardstock and fold up pockets.  You’ll make a flap that closes the Journal cover.   Cut a long piece of ribbon 24+ inches that wraps around the journal and ties shut.

Cut pieces of coordinating Designer Series Papers for the outside, the flap the back; then for the pocket front, and header of the tablet.  

Embellish outside front layer with die cuts if you wish.

Buy the 5x7” mini legal pad at Walmart or Amazon.

Here’s the scoring measurements:

With the side the cardstock that will be the inside, face up, score 1 ¼” in from the right edge, top to bottom.  Then score ¼” over to the left, top to bottom.

Now from left to right score across the whole piece at 3 ¼” from the bottom. This will make the pocket.

Next score from top to bottom at 5 1/8” from the left, then score again, ¼” over to the right, top to bottom.  

Cut out the flap corner.   On the far right side Cut out the section, 3 ¼ x 1 ½ so the pocket lays flat. Hard to explain but watch .

Now fold up the pocket – this is the 3 ¼” score line from left to right.  You’ll want to attach the center line with Tear N Tape to separate the pockets.  Since you’ve already cut out the flap section, this pocket will be able to lay flat.

Cut a slight triangle on the left edge of the pocket flap so that when you attach it town it lays flat. Cut two identical layers for the front of these pockets.  3 ¼ x 4 ½” You could use the same print as you will for the front or use a contrast.  

Now cut 2 layers of DSP for the front and for the back.  They should be coordinating pieces in pattern, and sized at 4 ¾ x 8” BEFORE you glue it on, run the ribbon around the folder’s outside to center it; then attach the front and back layer on top of it.

You can add a circle or shaped die cut to hold the ribbon in place or  leave as is. 

Cut a layer for the flap which is 1 x 8”.

Cut a  1 x 4 ¾” piece of coordinating DSP for the top of the tablet.  Or embellish as you wish.

Tuck the tablet in one of the pockets. 

Here is the video from this project:

https://www.facebook.com/SusanPhareBoback/videos/724219692539478?idorvanity=1171533569973459

Add a mini year long calendar to the other pocket. Tayloredexpressions.com

This journal/cover is thin enough to fit in your purse and take to Bible study.   Or to write notes when you’re waiting some where or use as a prayer journal.

Thanks for stopping by.   Be creative!   And share your love of paper crafting with the world!  Be Blessed! sb